Outdoor entertainment is quickly becoming one of the most popular home upgrade considerations. It makes sense. When the weather is nice, there’s no better place to be than outdoors. But you shouldn’t have to choose between fresh air and watching your favorite team play or taking in a movie. For that reason, we see a growing number of people adding home video and audio technology to their patio or pool area.

But before you lay down money on a new television for your outdoor space, you should know that most standard TVs are manufactured for indoor applications. If you’re considering using an indoor TV for your outdoor space, this article explores five things you need to consider first.  

Outdoor TVs are Built to Withstand St. Louis’ Bi-Polar Weather

When it comes to weather, St. Louis has something for everyone. We can experience days of blistering hot temperatures and bright direct sunlight. But we’re also no strangers to sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Thunderstorms also bring battering rain and relentless winds, sometimes with little to no warning. And sometimes we get to experience it all in the same week!

A traditional indoor TV is not built to withstand all of that. Outdoor TVs, on the other hand, are built to last in the elements, with weatherproof enclosures designed to keep the internal components of the TV safe from weather-related moisture and extreme temperatures.

Outdoor TVs are Designed to Perform in Bright Light

If you have a TV outdoors, you’re probably not dreaming of enjoying it under overcast skies. The whole point of a TV in the yard is to get the best of both worlds—sunshine and entertainment. But sunlight can be a real problem when it comes to viewing a screen. Today’s sophisticated outdoor TVs are designed to adapt brightness and clarity to whatever weather you’re experiencing. Some models have brightness capabilities up to 3 times stronger than what a traditional indoor TV offers, for perfect picture clarity even on the sunniest days.

Outdoor TVs are Pest-Proof

Bugs, snakes, hornets, and mice—the outdoors are full of all kinds of creatures who would love nothing more than to take up residence inside your TV. We’ve seen it all, and we’ve also seen the incredible amount of damage outdoor pests can cause to electronic components, including TVs, if they’re not made for outdoor use. Even the most hospitable homeowner would rather avoid these situations. Outdoor TVs are intentionally built to minimize entry points for pests and ensure you aren’t dealing with unwanted visitors.  

Outdoor TVs Lock Out Dust and Debris

Anyone with outdoor allergy issues will tell you the volume of contaminants that can go airborne from a simple routine outdoor maintenance act like trimming trees and shrubs or cutting the grass. Your indoor TV is susceptible to those same microscopic contaminants. It’s simply not built to withstand them. Outdoor TVs are designed to protect your TV’s sensitive wires, connections, and components from damage due to outdoor dust and debris.   

Outdoor TVs Often Don’t Have Internal Speakers  

That’s right. Many outdoor TVs do not have internal speakers. But it’s for good reason. Wide open outdoor environments are not typically well-served by the type of speaker that can be built into a television. The good news is there are a wide variety of speaker and sound bar solutions on the market (and available at The Sound Room) that offer the same pest and weather protection as outdoor televisions, while also delivering optimal sound quality for your outdoor space.

The Sound Room is St. Louis’ Outdoor Entertainment Headquarters

Whether you’re just looking for an outdoor TV or seeking the technology to turn your patio into a truly magnificent outdoor oasis, The Sound Room has the products and expertise to help you make it happen. As the St. Louis area’s trusted home technology experts for over 40 years, we’ve built our brand’s five-star reputation by providing tailored solutions to help our customers get more enjoyment from the time they spend in their home and their yard. And we can help you too. Visit our showroom in the Chesterfield Valley to explore what’s possible.